Online Tutoring from £5 per lesson
Most online tutoring costs £25-55 per hour. Bell.Study offers live group lessons with qualified, DBS-checked teachers from just £5. No subscriptions. No contracts.
Bell.Study
5-11x cheaperLive group lessons with qualified, DBS-checked teachers
per lesson, per child
Format
Live small-group video lesson
Duration
45 minutes
Teachers
Qualified & DBS-checked
Commitment
Pay per lesson, cancel anytime
Also included free:
How other platforms compare
Prices sourced from public websites as of 2026.
Tutorful
£30-55/hrPrices vary by tutor and subject
MyTutor
£22-55/hrFocuses on secondary/GCSE
Kip McGrath
£35/sessionRequires physical attendance
Explore Learning
£114-175/monthWorks out to £28-44 per session
Atom Learning
£10-60/month11+ and SATs focus, no live teaching
Why group tutoring works
Research from the Education Endowment Foundation shows small-group tutoring delivers strong learning outcomes.
Additional progress from small-group tutoring (EEF Toolkit)
Per lesson vs £25-55/hr for typical 1:1 tutoring
Qualified, DBS-checked teachers - no university students
Children learn through discussion, explanation, and interaction with peers. In a small group, a child who hears another student's question often realises they had the same confusion. The teacher can address common misconceptions efficiently, and children develop confidence by explaining their thinking to others. This is why the EEF rates small-group tutoring as one of the most cost-effective interventions in education.
Common questions about pricing
How much does online tutoring cost in the UK?
Online tutoring in the UK typically costs £22-55 per hour for 1:1 sessions. Monthly subscription platforms like Explore Learning charge £114-175/month. Bell.Study offers live group lessons with qualified, DBS-checked teachers from just £5 per lesson - making it 5 to 11 times cheaper than most alternatives.
Why is Bell.Study so much cheaper?
Bell.Study uses small group lessons instead of 1:1 tutoring. Research shows small-group tutoring delivers strong outcomes (+4-5 months progress per the EEF), while keeping costs dramatically lower. Teachers reach more children per session, and the savings are passed directly to parents.
Is cheaper tutoring lower quality?
No. Every Bell.Study teacher is qualified, DBS-checked, and approved through a rigorous application process including a teaching demonstration video. Many 1:1 platforms use unqualified tutors or university students. The lower price comes from the group format, not lower quality.
Are there subscriptions or contracts?
No. Bell.Study has no subscriptions, no monthly fees, and no contracts. You pay £5 per lesson, per child, only when you book. Cancel any booking up to 1 hour before for a full refund.
What is included in a £5 lesson?
Every £5 lesson includes a 45-minute live group session with a qualified teacher, automatic recording for replay, homework set by the teacher, and access to 27 free educational games. No hidden costs.
Can I use Pupil Premium funding?
Yes. Schools can use Pupil Premium funding to book Bell.Study lessons for eligible pupils. At £5 per lesson, it is dramatically cheaper than the £80/hour schools typically paid through the National Tutoring Programme.
Join the waitlist. Your first lesson is free.
No credit card required. We will notify you as soon as lessons are available in your child's year group.